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05-05-2013, 10:23 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sullivan
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|  some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
ok fellas here in a few days im going to be ordering the Wraith Kit. i would like to ask you guys a few questions and get some opinions. im wanting to get this thing going fairly quick for a Axial G6 that is comming up in july, and im kinda on a bit of a budget. got some things i want and some things i think i "need" but want to ask you all what you all think and get some opinions. first off im wanting to build this thing to crawl. so dont want a ton of speed but dont want to bust stuff right out of the gate so ill post up the bit of a list of things im planning on getting and would love to hear your alls opinions on it. some is good stuff some jsut to get me going for now. Holmes Hobbies BR-XL WP...jsut bought one from a member here so got that covered. Holmes Hobbies Torquemaster Sport 540 45T motor.. Castle BEC axial AX-3 and AR-3 TX and RX...i know they arent the best but will get me going. Savox 1230SG servo. Vanquish Stage 1 kit. Chubs,knuckles, and lockouts. Vanquish tie rod and drag link Axial 25t servo horn axial Alum hi clearance upper links thats about all i got an hopefully everything i need to get this thing going so lets hear it fellas what do you think...opinions...good or bad...if ya got something better please let me know. i got a bit of a budget so i cant go hog wild as much as i wish i could but this is my first time with one of these so what do ya think fellas. Last edited by champ198; 05-05-2013 at 10:39 PM. |
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05-06-2013, 06:26 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Port Richey, FL.
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
One thing you didn't mention is gear sets. May I suggest a set of 43/13's for the diffs, and then a low spur/pinion set to start with.
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05-06-2013, 07:14 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
I got 43/13 in rear & stock front gearing which does great! Matching the ratio is ok, but better with front is Spinning faster than rear when climbing steep grades.  I also run a glitch buster with that savox!! The BEST thing to do is read these forums that have endless posts on anything u need!!! But since u asked...Rear underdrives 43/13 Softer springs Relocate everything to front of rig |
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05-06-2013, 07:52 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
Drive shafts are a lot more important then upper links and lockouts.
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05-06-2013, 07:55 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Sierras.
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
You have a great start. Again get MIP drive shafts over lockers and gears. |
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05-06-2013, 09:49 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Garage!!!
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
Good point!!! MIP shafts is the best shaft upgrade no question!!! but many just upgrade stock or run traxxas shafts with crawler & budget in mind. Then again no reason to keep buyin plastic unless cutting to fit custom chassis etc...
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05-06-2013, 10:39 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sullivan
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
after doing some reading on here I think I am going to ditch the savox servo and just go with a hitec 7950th would hate to spend $75 on the savox and have problems with it and from what I am reading haven't heard much at all bad about the hitec so think I will go that route
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05-06-2013, 11:02 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: idaho
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
I'd drop all that vanguish stuff off the list and get a set of metal tranny gears and 32p ring and pinion and run it like you stole it I think you did mention a budget |
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05-06-2013, 11:06 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: idaho
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
I'd hate to spend 130 or 150 and have it crap out. I run currently about 8 75 dollar savox servos with not a single hiccup. |
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05-06-2013, 11:18 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sullivan
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
evan jsut wondering what is the factory pitch on the ring and pinion?
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05-06-2013, 11:25 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: idaho
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
48 Even 48 might last quite awhile |
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05-06-2013, 11:28 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sullivan
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
so the 32p is lower?
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05-07-2013, 12:16 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bethel Springs
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
Definatly the 32p gears. The 48p gear didn't last any time on mine. I am running a castle 4600kv brushless.
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05-07-2013, 04:43 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: meriden
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
dont forgot to upgrade your front axleshafts to axials or vanquish if ya can afford it ...i went with axial HD shafts and have yet to break them, and i beat the piss out of mine,lol
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05-07-2013, 05:23 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME
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05-07-2013, 09:22 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vermont
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| Re: some questions for the wraith pros on my upcomming build
Mine is built as a crawler. Save the $100 on the VP stage one kit. I ran mine for a year with all plastic. Just use fine thread 3mm bolts from the start for the chubs, knuckles, and lockouts. 48p gears will be fine. Run the slipper but feel free to crank it down. Set the mesh right and lock it down. Mine has worked great and I run a 27t Torquemaster pro on 3s. I'd recommend steel tranny gears. I've had good luck with the hot racing set. All three gears for $28. |
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